The Stapleton Family of Carlton England and Baltimore and Harford Counties in Maryland

First Generation

Richard Stapleton born about 1568 in Carlton England. Died about 1614 in England. He married Elizabeth Pierpoint born about 1576 in Carlton, England. Died 27 November 1648 in England. Their Children:i. Gilbert Stapleton born about 1598 in Carlton England. Died 17 April 1636 in England. He married Catherine Hungate born about 1598 in Saxton, Yorkshire, England.

Second Generation

Gilbert Stapleton and Catherine HungateTheir Children:i.Miles Stapleton born 19 October 1626 in Carlton, England. He married Elizabeth Longueville born about 1626 in Carlton, England

Third Generation

Miles Stapleton and Elizabeth LonguevilleTheir Children:i.Edward Stapleton born about 1648 in Carlton, England. His wife's name is currently unknown.

Fourth Generation

Edward Stapleton and Mrs. Edward StapletonTheir Children:i.John Stapleton born about 1686 in Carlton, England. Died vefore 20 May 1765 in Maryland. He married Sarah Van Eaton born about 1681 in Mcdeer Creek, Maryland.

Fifth Generation

John Stapleton and Sarah Van EatonTheir Children:i.Edward Stapleton born about 1714 Mcdeer Creek, Harford Co., Maryland. Died about 1780 in Rowan Co., North Carolina. He married Rachel Parks born about 1715 in Baltimore Maryland.

Sixth Generation

Edward Stapleton and Rachel ParksTheir Children:i. Alice Stapleton born 10 June 1737 in Baltimore or Harford Co., Maryland.ii.Joseph Stapleton born 5 February 1742 in Baltimore or Harford Co., Maryland. Died about 1784 in Rowan Co., North Carolina. He married Sarah Lewis born about 1746 in Baltimore, Harford Co., Maryland.iii. Hannah Stapleton born 14 May 1744 in Baltimore or Harford Co., Marland.iv. Joshua Stapleton born 22 June 1746 in Baltimore or Harford Co., Marland.v. Edward Steepleton born 1 August 1749 in St. George's Parish Maryland. Died 1809 in Knox Co., Indiana.

Seventh Generaton

Joseph Stapleton and Sarah LewisTheir Children:i. Hannah Stapleton born 6 August 1767 in Baltimore, Maryland. Buried at 9th Street Cemetery.ii. Nancy Anne Stapleton born about 1768 in Baltimore, Maryland. Died 18 September 1855 in Bellbrook, Greene Co., Indiana.iii. Avis Stapleton born about 1769 in Baltimore, Maryland. Died 20 March 1809 in Bellbrook, Greene Co., Indiana.iv.Rachel J. Stapleton born about 1772 in Baltimore, Maryland. Died 21 September 1845 in Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana. She was married 1 January 1795 in Rowan Co., North Carolina to Joel Lewis born 1 February 1776 in Rowan Co., North Carolina. Died 20 January 1840 in Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana.

Hannah, Nancy and Avis Stapleton: Records of Ada Lewis Myers, Auburn, WA
Rec of Celecta Ottley Haroldson, Idaho Falls, ID
Aug. 8, 1777: "Ordered by the Court that Hannah Stapleton, orphan of Joseph Stapleton be bound to Hugh Cathey she being 11 years old and to serve until she be 18 years of age, said Master to give the said Orphan 6 pounds, one spinning wheel, and what the law allows".
"Ordered that Anne Stapleton orphan of Joseph Stapleton be bound to John Lowry, she being nine years and six months old, to serve until she be 18 years old, said master to give her six pounds, a spinning wheel and what the law allows".
"Ordered that Avis Stapleton orhan of Joseph Stapleton be bound to James Bailey being 8 years old and to serve until she be 18 years old said master to give her six pounds, a spinning wheel and what the law allows."